Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Chelsea open to selling Ziyech & Werner to Barca

New Manchester United boss Ralf Rangnick will receive a €10 million (£8.5m/$11m) bonus if he convinces Erling Haaland to join the Red Devils, <a href="https://www.bild.de/bild-plus/sport/fussball/fussball-international/bvb-erling-haaland-10-mio-fuer-ralf-rangnick-wenn-er-ihn-zu-manunited-holt-78406922,view=conversionToLogin.bild.html" target="_blank">Bild</a> reports.The highly coveted Borussia Dortmund striker has some history with Rangnick, having played for Red Bull Salzburg while Rangnick oversaw football operations for all of Red Bull's global teams.

Rangnick to get €10m if Haaland joins Man Utd (Bild)

The new manager is aiming to get the star striker to join the Red Devils

Chelsea's Timo Werner could be an option for Manchester United in the transfer market following the appointment of Ralf Rangnick as their new interim manager - according to <a href="https://sportbild.bild.de/" target="_self">Sport Bild</a>.Rangnick signed Werner when he was in charge of RB Leipzig in 2016, and would welcome the chance to link up with a striker "he trusts blindly" once again.It remains to be seen whether Chelsea would sell to an arch-rival, though, with Werner also being strongly linked with Barcelona.

Werner an option for Man Utd after Rangnick appointment (Sport Bild)

Chelsea striker touted for Old Trafford switch

Chelsea are open to selling Hakim Ziyech and Timo Werner to Barcelona - according to <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/nuevo-contacto-barca-chelsea-werner-12925199" target="_self">SPORT</a>.The Spanish giants have contacted the Blues over the pair's availability ahead of the January window.Ziyech and Werner could both be sold as they seek more regular minutes, but it remains to be seen whether Barca will be able to meet Chelsea's demands over a fee for either man.

Chelsea open to selling Ziyech & Werner to Barca (SPORT)

Blues ready to cut losses on attacking duo

AC Milan want to sign Arsenal forward Alexandre Lacazette as soon as possible, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/RudyGaletti/status/1465739264910671878?s=20" target="_blank">Rudy Galetti</a>.They are expected to make an offer for the 30-year-old in January as they are unwilling to wait for him to become a free agent in the summer.The Gunners, meanwhile, will have the chance to cash in on a player who has scored once in eight Premier League appearances this year.

AC Milan want Arsenal's Lacazette (Galetti)

An offer from the Italian club could come as soon as January

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PL sides eye Gabriel Barbosa

Aston Villa are not keen on a move for Liverpool defender Joe Gomez, says the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-10263383/Liverpools-Joe-Gomez-not-Aston-Villas-radar-ahead-January-transfer-window.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail.</a>Steven Gerrard has reportedly been interested in raiding his former side for the defender, who has seen his playing time diminish this season.Although Villa are set to give head coach Gerrard money to spend in January, they are not aiming to move for Gomez.

Villa not looking to sign Gomez

Rangers are eyeing a January loan move for PSG wonderkid Xavi Simons, reports <a href="https://www.teamtalk.com/news/xavi-simons-transfer-exclusive-rangers-open-talks-shock-deal-prized-psg-talent" target="_blank">TEAMtalk</a>.Simons will see his PSG deal expire at season's end and is currently in negotiations over a new contract.The 18-year-old is desperate for senior football, having yet to play for PSG's first team this season.

Rangers eye Simons loan move

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">NEWS | Spirit Trade Tegan McGrady, International Spot, Draft Pick to San Diego for Expansion Draft Protection— Washington Spirit (@WashSpirit) <a href="https://twitter.com/WashSpirit/status/1466150477335302152?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 1, 2021</a></blockquote>
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Spirit trade McGrady to San Diego 

Sean Nahas has been named head coach of the North Carolina Courage, the <a href="https://www.nccourage.com/news_article/show/1196540" target="_self">club confirmed.</a> &nbsp;Nahas took over on an interim basis in September after Paul Riley was fired amid allegations of abuse and sexual coercion.

Nahas named NC Courage head coach

Former&nbsp;Mexico coach Juan Carlos Osorio&nbsp;is set to interview for the vacant LAFC managerial role, <a href="https://www.espn.com/soccer/lafc/story/4536220/lafc-to-interview-former-mexico-boss-juan-carlos-osorio-source" target="_blank">ESPN</a> reports.Osorio, who coached El Tri from 2015 to 2018, is currently in charge of America de Cali in Colombia.He could replace Bob Bradley, who left LAFC at the end of the 2021 season to take over at Toronto FC.

Osorio to meet with LAFC over coaching job

Carlos Vela will be back with LAFC for the 2022 season, the club has announced.The Mexico international saw his contract option exercised after a season in which he scored five goals and had six assists.That was well below his MVP season in 2019 when he scored 34 goals and added 15 assists.

Vela returns to LAFC

Arena on future with Revs: We'll see

Hertha Berlin have signed Fredrik Andre Bjorkan from FK Bodo/Glimt, <a href="https://www.herthabsc.com/de/nachrichten/2021/12/verpflichtung-fredrik-andre-bjorkan-2122" target="_self">the club confirmed</a>. The left-back has signed a deal through 2025, having featured 11 times for Norway on the international level.“Hertha is a fantastic club that I'm really looking forward to playing," the defender said. "The decision was easy for me, also because several Norwegians have played here before me and the club has a good reputation in my home country."

Hertha Berlin sign Norway fullback

Manchester United have their new manager in Ralf Rangnick, who promises to bring a new, high-energy style to Old Trafford.The club will have to wait a bit longer to see their new boss in action, but when will he be there?<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/when-ralf-rangnick-first-game-man-utd/blt98553af736177b8c" target="_self">Read the full story on Goal!</a>

When is Ralf Rangnick's first game as Man Utd manager?

U.S. men's national team midfielder Sebastian Lletget could be on his way out of Los Angeles this summer, reports <a href="https://theathletic.com/2991031/2021/12/01/fc-cincinnati-targeting-jim-curtin-as-mls-coaching-vacancies-start-to-fill-la-galaxy-exploring-sebastian-lletget-trade/" target="_self">the Athletic</a>.The Galaxy midfielder has a contract that runs through 2023, but has teams all over MLS interested in acquiring him.Lletget, who made $923,750 in guaranteed compensation in 2021, is looking to be a key piece wherever he plays as he looks to lock down a spot for the 2022 World Cup.

USMNT's Lletget could leave Galaxy

Jorginho's agent has insisted that the midfielder has not held negotiations with Chelsea over a contract extension.Joao Santos told <a href="https://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/a-tu-per-tu/con-joao-santos-1615492" target="_blank">Tuttomercatoweb</a>: "We still have a year and a half left on the contract.&nbsp;"There was no talk of a renewal, maybe we will do it later."

No Jorginho contract discussions with Chelsea

Bodo/Glimt striker Erik Botheim is keen on a move to Lazio but the Serie A clubs needs to sell Vedat Muriqi to make room for him, <a href="https://www.corrieredellosport.it/news/calcio/calcio-mercato/2021/12/01-87528381/lazio_botheim_ti_aspetta_il_piano_per_arrivarci" target="_blank">Corriere dello Sport</a> reports.Benjamin Sesko is also an option for Maurizio Sarri's side, although Botheim, who impressed against Roma in the Europa Conference League, is the No.1 target and will be out of contract in December 2022.

Botheim hoping for Lazio move

Manolo Jimenez is the primary candidate to take the Greece national team job, according to Greek publication <a href="https://www.gazzetta.gr/football/2066346/ethniki-elladas-stoys-basikoys-stohoys-o-manolo-himeneth" target="_blank">gazzetta</a>.The Hellenic Football Federation are reportedly keen on hiring a foreign coach and see Jimenez as being a solid choice, given he has also worked in Greece during his time as AEK head coach.

Greece want Jimenez as national team boss

Barcelona are interested in bringing in Chelsea right-back Cesar Azpilicueta on a free transfer, <a href="https://www.marca.com/en/football/barcelona/2021/12/01/61a77a5d268e3e78798b459a.html" target="_blank">MARCA</a> reports.The Spain international is out of contract with the Blues in the summer of 2022, with Barca keen on signing him as Xavi is reportedly unconvinced by Sergino Dest and Sergi Roberto, while 38-year-old Dani Alves is not a suitable long-term option.

Barcelona keen on free transfer move for Azpilicueta

Eddie Nketiah has rejected Arsenal's latest contract extension offer - according to 	<a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/12483743/eddie-nketiah-arsenal-striker-turns-down-clubs-latest-contract-offer" target="_self">Sky Sports</a>.The 22-year-old is set to become a free agent in June 2022, and will be able to negotiate a pre-contract agreement with any potential suitors from January.Arsenal have tabled an attractive renewal package for Nketiah, but he wants to leave in search of more regular playing time.

Nketiah rejects latest Arsenal contract offer

Tottenham are plotting a swoop for Napoli striker Lorenzo Insigne - according to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.it/2021/11/30/calciomercato-inter-napoli-insigne-accordo-rinnovo-conte/" target="_self">Calciomercato</a>.The 30-year-old has been offered a new contract to remain in Naples beyond the end of the season, but is currently exploring other potential options.Inter are also interested in signing Insigne on a free transfer, but Spurs are hoping to win the race for the Italian frontman.

Tottenham plotting Insigne swoop

It makes perfect sense that Spanish giants Barcelona would be interested in Ferran Torres.The Manchester City forward has, after all, just been voted the Spain national team’s Player of the Year after a 12 months in which he has scored eight goals in 15 matches for La Roja.The 21-year-old is a hugely important figure for Spanish football moving forward, too, as coach Luis Enrique rebuilds his side with a new generation of players - many, such as Pedri, Ansu Fati, Gavi and Eric Garcia, who ply their trade at Camp Nou.Read the full article on <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/ferran-torres-barcelona-would-man-city-sell-january/bltd6cba373067e38b5" target="_self">Goal</a>.

Torres to Barcelona: Would City really sell in January?

Barcelona are working on Ousmane Dembele's contract renewal, club CEO Ferran Reverter has confirmed.Reverter told a press conference of the French winger, whose current deal expires in seven months: "Of course we can renew Dembele It may take us a little longer, it's true, because as the situation is, we look at it in great detail."The Blaugrana chief also revealed that they will be active in the January transfer window, adding: "When the market opens, Barca must be there and will be there. Obviously, Barça will be able to sign, in winter and summer."

Barca working on Dembele renewal & will make January signings

Ajax have been scouting Anderlecht left-back Sergio Gomez - according to <a href="https://www.voetbalprimeur.nl/nieuws/1007811/ajax-bekijkt-anderlecht-uitblinker-met-verleden-bij-bar-a-en-dortmund.html" target="_self">Voetbal Primeur</a>.The Dutch giants sent officials to watch the 21-year-old, who has previously been on the books of Barcelona and Borussia Dortmund, in a 3-1 league victory over Charleroi last weekend.If Gomez continues to impress then Ajax could move for the Spaniard next year, but he won't come cheap given he is still under contract at Anderlecht until 2025.

Ajax scout Anderlecht left-back Gomez

Inter winger Ivan Perisic is considering a potential switch to Tottenham - according to <a href="https://twitter.com/berger_pj/status/1465968641967632385?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1465968641967632385%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.redditmedia.com%2Fmediaembed%2Fr6c14h%3Fresponsive%3Dtrueis_nightmode%3Dfalse" target="_self">Sport 1</a>.The 32-year-old's current contract is due to expire in June 2022, and he has opened talks with the Italian club over an extension.However, Spurs have also been strongly linked with Perisic, who is open to reuniting with former Inter boss Antonio Conte in the Premier League.

Perisic considering Spurs switch

With Borussia Dortmund having been knocked out the Champions League, questions have been raised as to whether the club should cash in on Erling Haaland in the January transfer window.Ahead of BVB's Klassiker clash with Bayern Munich, GOAL's Ronan Murphy assesses the situation in detail.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/haaland-leave-dortmund-january-champions-league-exit/bltb2947d19e6d7a726" target="_self">Read the full feature on GOAL</a>

Could Haaland leave Dortmund in January?

Mikel Arteta does not expect “big things” from Arsenal during the January transfer window, but says the club will be prepared to act if needed.When asked whether it would be realistic for fans to expect any significant business in January, Arteta told a press conference: “We are in discussions, we are talking every week about it, how we can improve the team, what things can happen as well in January, how the transfer window can affect our squad.“As you know, we have certain players with a little uncertainty in the summer so we have to plan what is going to happen now and what is going to happen in the summer.“A lot had to be done as well [last summer]. We don’t expect big things happening, but we are going to be very alert in the market, see if we can improve the team.“We have to be prepared because things can happen, injuries arise in this period and you have to be prepared and planned.”

Arteta predicts quiet January window

Celtic will have to fork out around £10 million to sign Cameron Carter-Vickers on a permanent deal, the <a href="https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/cameron-carter-vickers-celtic-transfer-25581601" target="_self">Daily Record</a> reports.The US international joined the Glasgow giants in a deadline day move from Tottenham, with it reported at the time that Celtic could sign the centre-back outright for a fee of just under £6m.Now, however, it is claimed that two separate add-ons were included in the agreement, meaning Celtic will have to pay double figures to secure the defender's services past the end of the season.

Celtic have Carter-Vickers decision to make

Leicester are plotting a January move for Wolves attacker Hwang Hee-chan, <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-leicester-city-keen-on-wolves-star-hwang-as-january-price-tag-revealed/" target="_self">Football Insider</a> claims.The 25-year-old is currently on loan with the Molineux outfit, who have the option to make the deal permanent for around £13 million at the end of the season.The Midlands side are said to be strapped for cash, however, with the report adding that RB Leipzig would happily accept a mid-season bid of around the £18m mark.

Leicester want Wolves' Hwang

Flamengo are still eager to sign Andreas Pereira on a permanent deal - according to <a href="https://extra.globo.com/esporte/flamengo/de-luto-andreas-reforca-lacos-desejo-de-permanencia-no-flamengo-apos-erro-fatal-na-libertadores-25298077.html" target="_self">Extra.Globo</a>.The 25-year-old Manchester United loanee has come under fire after making a decisive error in the club's Copa Libertadores final defeat to Palmeiras.However, Flamengo have not changed their mind about taking up the option to buy Pereira outright, but will look to negotiate the €20 million (£17m/$23m) asking price down.

Flamengo still want Pereira on permanent deal

Burnley won't let James Tarkowski leave the club in January - according to <a href="https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-major-update-on-burnley-selling-tarkowski-as-7m-west-ham-bid-mooted/" target="_self">Football Insider</a>.The 28-year-old's current contract is due to expire and he has rejected the Clarets' offers of an extension.However, Tarkowski will have to wait until next summer before moving on to a new challenge amid interest from West Ham and Newcastle.

Burnley won't let Tarkowski leave in January

Brentford, Crystal Palace and Watford are all chasing Rangers midfielder Joe Aribo - according to <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-10259585/Rangers-Premier-League-trio-Crystal-Palace-Brentford-Watford-targeting-Joe-Aribo.html" target="_self">The Daily Mail</a>.All three clubs could move for the 25-year-old in January, at which point he will only have 18 months remaining on his contract.Aribo has recorded four goals and two assists in 14 Scottish Premiership matches for Rangers so far this term.

Brentford, Palace & Watford chasing Aribo

Milan and Inter are both set to open transfer talks with Penarol midfielder Agustin Alvarez - according to <a href="https://twitter.com/NicoSchira/status/1465762812257615879?s=20" target="_self">Nicolo Schira</a>.Both Italian clubs have been scouting the 20-year-old with a view to bringing him in next year.It remains to be seen who wins the race for Alvarez, who has impressed with his performances for Penarol in the Copa Sudamericana.

Milan & Inter to hold talks with Penarol's Alvarez 

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Jorginho’s agent João Santos: “We’re not in talks to extend the current deal with Chelsea. He’s still under contract until June 2023 - maybe we’ll open talks in the next months”, he said to TMW. 🔵🇮🇹 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CFC</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1465864825586790401?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 1, 2021</a></blockquote>
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Jorginho not in Chelsea talks

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel says it is on Andreas Christensen to "walk the talk" and commit his future to the club with a new contract.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-us/news/christensen-new-chelsea-deal-tuchel/blt9bbb4baf49cb53fb" target="_blank">Read his full comments on GOAL!</a>

Tuchel: Christensen has to walk the talk and sign new contract

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Thank you to Amadou Dia, Wilson Harris, Luis Martins, Roberto Puncec, Ilie, Graham Smith and Brooks Thompson for your contributions to the Club and community.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SportingKC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SportingKC</a> <a href="https://t.co/lNxFw17hh0">pic.twitter.com/lNxFw17hh0</a>— Sporting Kansas City (@SportingKC) <a href="https://twitter.com/SportingKC/status/1465769629754798083?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 30, 2021</a></blockquote>
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Sporting KC let go of seven players

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Atalanta have reached an agreement with head coach Gian Piero Gasperini to extend the contract until June 2024 with with an option to extend by a further year. Deal signed and completed. 🤝🇮🇹 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Atalanta?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Atalanta</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/SerieA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SerieA</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1465769191961726978?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 30, 2021</a></blockquote>
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Atalanta reach Gasperini agreement

French Football Federation president Noel Le Graet has said Didier Deschamps can likely decide his own future with the national team in terms of a possible extension.“[Deschamps] told me that in any case, he would have turned down an extension and that we’ll see each other after the World Cup," Le Graet told AFP. "Whether he’s going to extend or not, he’ll work in the same way. If he wins the World Cup, maybe he’ll want to stay. If he doesn’t, maybe he’ll want to get his own back. "I appreciate him a lot – you can’t say the decision will be solely his, but it’s not far. I think the faith in Didier has paid off.”

Le Graet: Deschamps can decide own France future

Levante <a href="https://twitter.com/LevanteUD/status/1465630601160101888" target="_blank">have announced</a> the dismissal of manager Javier Pereira after just seven games.Pereira himself was a replacement for Paco Lopez, but he had been unable to turn around the team's fortunes.Levante are bottom of La Liga having failed to win any of their first 15 matches this campaign.

Levante part ways with head coach Pereira

<center><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">We have acquired USWNT midfielder Sam Mewis (<a href="https://twitter.com/sammymewy?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@sammymewy</a>) from the North Carolina Courage. Details 👉 <a href="https://t.co/rGDKJV9EBm">https://t.co/rGDKJV9EBm</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TealRising?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TealRising</a> <a href="https://t.co/lDZr5mtH9u">pic.twitter.com/lDZr5mtH9u</a>— KC Current (@thekccurrent) <a href="https://twitter.com/thekccurrent/status/1465697323401416719?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 30, 2021</a></blockquote>
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USWNT star Mewis traded to KC

Despite Real Betis president Angel Haro recently saying he would like to give manager Manuel Pellegrini a contract extension, the Chilean has said he doesn't want to think about negotiations right now."The two parties have to reach an agreement," he told reporters. "I am happy here and the club is happy, we will see how the future develops, it is not a priority at this time."

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